5 FABULOUS Christmas Cards with 1 Sketch – Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 + Video!

A sketch is a powerful thing! Did you know that stretching your sketch also helps to stretch your supplies!

Welcome to my Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022! Today I have a wonderful share with you. I am joining Michelle Lupton from Handmade By Michelle with her CASE me a Christmas Card 2022. I decided to CASE her wonderful card HERE but, couldn’t stop there…

I created a sketch of her card and then made a total of 5 cards! Did you know that you can ‘stretch a sketch’?

Therese Calvird Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 - Sketch - Penny Black - Ellen Hutson (card video) (1)

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Therese Calvird Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 - Sketch - Penny Black - Ellen Hutson (card video) (1)

Idea #1 – Original Sketch

My first card is very true to the sketch. I used the cute snowman image from the Cozy Winter Stamp Set.

Therese Calvird Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 - Sketch - Penny Black - Ellen Hutson (card video) (1)

And added a bold sentiment from Believe. Then I did some simple masking and blended a panel.

BONUS TIP: You could create a similar look to Michelle’s card by blending on the opposite side of the panel instead just as she did.

Therese Calvird Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 - Sketch - Penny Black - Ellen Hutson (card video) (1)

Idea #2 – Add Dimension

I have used the same basic sketch but added simple dimension by die cutting and popping up the images using foam tape.

Therese Calvird Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 - Sketch - Penny Black - Ellen Hutson (card video) (1)

I used the Mountain Holiday Set with a sentiment from Bright & Light.

Therese Calvird Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 - Sketch - Penny Black - Ellen Hutson (card video) (1)

Idea #3 – Flip the Sketch!

I kept the card portrait style but chose images that would fit vertically instead!

Therese Calvird Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 - Sketch - Penny Black - Ellen Hutson (card video) (1)

Can you see the possibilites yet?

For this card I used Penny Black stamps from Christmas Cycling and Christmas Moments.

Therese Calvird Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 - Sketch - Penny Black - Ellen Hutson (card video) (1)

Idea #4 – Change it Up

This card could be pushing the friendship a little. But I thought it would be good to show you just how far this sketch can ‘stretch’!

Therese Calvird Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 - Sketch - Penny Black - Ellen Hutson (card video) (1)

I kept the same vertical orientation but this Jingle Bells image is very different to the original cute style.

PRO TIP: If you want to keep more true to the sketch you could draw 2 lines, one down each side of the image to create the panel… you could even mask and blend a panel similar to the original design.

Therese Calvird Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 - Sketch - Penny Black - Ellen Hutson (card video) (1)

Idea #5 – Landscape & More

Yes, I’ve flipped the sketch and this time I’ve created a landscape card. But, I’ve also swapped out the ‘cute’ style again for this Christmas Poinsettia.

Therese Calvird Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 - Sketch - Penny Black - Ellen Hutson (card video) (1)

And, I have added dimension to the card base allowing the sentiment from Joyful Holiday Wishes to be in the negative space.

Therese Calvird Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 - Sketch - Penny Black - Ellen Hutson (card video) (1)

You can see how I created these cards in my video here or Watch it in HD on YouTube.


Don’t forget to check out how Michelle was inspired by one of my cards right HERE.

I hope you are inspired to try this Sketch or to CASE a Card? And I’d love you to let me know which card is your favourite!

Other Supplies:
Stamps & DIes: Penny Black – Cozy Winter | Believe | Bright & Light | Christmas Cycling | Christmas Moments | Jingle Bells Trio | Holiday Snippets | Christmas Poinsettia | Christmas Poinsettia Dies | Jingle Bells Die
Ellen Hutson – Mountain Holiday + Dies – Reverse Confetti – Joyful Holiday Wishes (unavailable)
Inks: Altenew – Sea Breeze | Turquoise
Copics – 0 / B000,01,02 / R05,22 / T0,2,4 / Y17 / E44.

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31 thoughts on “5 FABULOUS Christmas Cards with 1 Sketch – Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 + Video!

  1. Gorgeous cards. You know, I never use sketches, perhaps I should give them a try. I love the snowmen, they’re so sweet also the poinsettia, so elegant❤️

    1. Yes, I have enjoyed playing with these stamps, it’s been a little while since I’ve had a chance to just ‘play’ and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you Christine x

  2. Yay! I love it when you do the 5 cards in one video. I love some of these layouts and might give them a try with some of my existing stamps. You make everything look so fresh and effortless.

  3. What an awesome video Therese. I, too, have always been a bit scared of sketches but am learning to ” stretch the sketch” Totally in love with the grey baubles. The soft blue on it is inspiring.

    1. Isn’t it a great way to create…. start with the design then choose the images and colours. I don’t know why it took me so long to work it out, maybe our brains are wired similarly lol.

  4. I love the way you turned the sketch to get different looks with the same colors, Therese. Such great ideas and tips in your video. I think the poinsettia is my favorite but all the cards are wonderfully creative.

  5. Really oretty cards. Love the clean and simple designs. I think I like the poinsettia card the best. I have used a sketch a few times, but I tend to just make a design as I go along.

  6. Therese
    The sketch inspired cards are so lovely. I wait with anticipation for your Christmas card series.
    Hoping your back is on the mend.
    I’m a standing crafter and I’m gradually getting used to my wheel chair.
    Cheers
    Lisa

    1. It feels weird that to stand or sit crafting can make it ‘feel’ so different. Good luck with your conversion to wheelchair crafting my friend, I know you will be amazing x

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